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About HR-V

The HR-V name has meant different things over the years. The original, launched in 1998 in Japan and Europe, was a quirky, tall three-door or five-door with a youthful image. The second generation, introduced around 2015 and called the Vezel in Japan, was built on the Fit's platform and borrowed its brilliant Magic Seat system, which let the rear seat cushions flip up to carry tall objects, giving it remarkable versatility for a small crossover.

In North America the latest HR-V, introduced for the 2023 model year, is a different vehicle: it is based on the Civic platform and is closely related to the ZR-V sold in Europe, Japan and other markets. It is larger, more refined and better to drive than its predecessor, but lost the Magic Seat. Elsewhere, the global HR-V and Vezel continue with the clever packaging and a frugal e:HEV hybrid, and Japan has received updated versions and new style packages.

The HR-V competes with the Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos, Subaru Crosstrek, Mazda CX-30 and Chevrolet Trax, a busy segment of affordable small crossovers. North American critics have praised its comfort and handling while criticizing its modest power and lack of a hybrid option there. Expect news on updates, special editions, regional variants, recalls and reviews, and on whether a hybrid will finally reach the American HR-V, the one obvious gap in an otherwise sensible small car.

HR-V

Honda's small crossover, a Civic-based runabout in North America and a clever Fit-derived hybrid called Vezel in Japan, two cars sharing one name.

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